Columbia student faces deportation after anti-Israel protests

Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student and anti-Israel protester, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on March 8. He faces deportation after organizing protests against Israel and allegedly making antisemitic remarks in class and online. A former classmate described Khalil as an unsettling presence, claiming he targeted Jewish students and disrupted classes. She filed complaints about his behavior, but the university did not take action. Khalil, a Syrian-born Palestinian, became a U.S. resident after marrying a U.S. citizen. His detention has sparked protests and backlash from supporters, while the Trump administration argues his actions contradict U.S. policy interests.